After you have delivered your bundle of joy, getting your pre-baby body back will probably be an exciting prospect after so long not being able to see your toes, let alone touch them. Our article here has some good tips on what to think about when exercising your post-baby body. In particular we mentioned resistance [...]

Getting enough sleep is something most people worry about after the baby is born. But getting enough sleep during pregnancy, making sure you are rested and ready for the endurance event that is giving birth, can also be a bit of a challenge. In the third trimester you may be feeling pretty uncomfortable so here [...]

The simple things in life are often the best. This desert requires almost no effort, is high on taste and has great health benefits for you and your baby. Step 1. Put a collection of berries in a bowl Besides being a delicous sweet hit without the refined sugar, berries are especially good for you [...]

Eating organic during your pregnancy is a good goal to have because: You’ll avoid dangerous pesticides which have been linked to causing cancer, neurological disorders, and damage to the immune and reproductive systems. Your food will be more nourishing for you and your baby as it will be at its freshest.

A lot of baby stuff out there is pretty bland and generic. In stark contrast is the boom in simply gorgeous, high quality, unique baby things being hand crafted by a growing legion of creative people. The internet is now well established as a way for these artisans to make a living making things by [...]

Gestational diabetes might mean lots of treats are off the table for you so it is time to get creative. Here are two recipes for sugar-free treats that are delicious as well as good for you and your pregnancy. Sugar-free apple muffins These tasty muffins make great use of apples which are in season right [...]

So you know that since 1 January 2011 there is now Parental Leave Pay provided by the Australian government if you are an eligible working parent. But it is only talking about pay; it does not entitle you to actual time off. Here are the facts about what unpaid parental leave you are entitled to [...]

As the season changes and your bump gets bigger your wardrobe will need some urgent additions. Looking lovely through your pregnancy doesn’t have to cost much if you stick to buying just a few maternity wear basics. Listed below are suggested basics to buy for cooler weather. These are all about bottoms – pants, skirts, [...]

From 1 January 2011 the Australian Government started the much anticipated Paid Parental Leave scheme. It is designed to support all types of working parents in the vital first year of life with a new baby, not just those that are full time. It is government-funded, so make sure you understand what you are entitled [...]

Baby boy name trends across Australia can be a bit predicable. In 2010 Jack remains very popular, in the top three in every state across Australia except in the ACT where it is fourth. Looking further into each state government’s lists of popular baby boy name trends found on the web the following are some [...]